Peach Galette with a Goat Cheese Spread

I’m not a huge pie person.

I know, how could I? But I’m not a fan of the all the fruit and galettes are the happy medium.

Galettes are essentially easier, less chunky pies. I was first introduced to them when I was searching pie recipes during Thanksgiving a few years ago, and I’ve been hooked on them because they’re so easy. This recipe combines the tartness of peaches with the creaminess of goat cheese and sweetness from honey.

What you’ll need:

For the spread:

4 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

2 teaspoons cinnamon

For the filling:

1 pound of peaches

2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 pie crust, store bought

1 egg for an egg wash

Sprig of rosemary

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

• Cut your peaches into half-inch wedges and set aside.

• In a large bowl, cream together the ingredients for the spread. The mixture should be smooth and all ingredients should be well combined.

• Roll the pie crust onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

• Spread the goat cheese mixture onto the pie crust leaving a two inch border along the edges.

• In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Toss the peach wedges, cornstarch, sugar, and cinnamon together until each piece is well combined.

• Line the peach wedges on top of the goat cheese mixture and sprinkle with rosemary.

• Fold the pie crust in and run egg wash over the folds to create a golden brown crust when baking.

• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy and the peaches have softened and caramelized.

• Once the galette has baked, cut and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.